Lead Line Cook

Intellisource Colorado • Palo Alto, CA

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About The Position

The Lead Line Cook ensures the team’s success by following specifications and guidelines to meet product quality and portion standards. The role prepares ingredients and uses a variety of preparation and cooking methods to deliver menu items according to recipes, supporting high-quality culinary experiences for guests. The position also coordinates with other kitchen stations, maintains clean and safe work areas, completes side work and closing duties, and reports equipment or maintenance issues to leadership.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of culinary experience; candidates with high potential and less experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Must have or be able to obtain valid local and/or state Food Handler permits.
• Passion for hospitality and a proven track record of creating high-quality hospitality experiences.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods, bend, reach, and stretch frequently, perform repetitive manual tasks, and lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and food products according to prep lists, par levels, and recipe standards.
• Use various preparation and cooking methods to create menu items quickly and accurately in accordance with recipes, including washing, chopping, cutting, grilling, roasting, sautéing, and frying.
• Coordinate with other stations and communicate with the team to ensure food is delivered in a coordinated manner.
• Maintain prep and cooking areas in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition.
• Clean, organize, and maintain refrigerators, cooler drawers, ovens, prep areas, and dry storage areas.
• Complete assigned side work and closing duties.
• Stock, clean, and organize line stations.
• Follow instructions and guidelines for the safe use of kitchen equipment and cleaning compounds.
• Report equipment problems and maintenance issues to leadership immediately.
• Follow food service and handling safety precautions and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) options.
• Opportunity to become eligible for partner company equity after hire.
• Competitive pay starting at $25.00–$30.00 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed